Walk the Camino de Santiago
Overview
Itinerary
Arrive at any time. There are no planned activities until tonight's welcome meeting.
Please ensure that your arrival flight lands with enough time to transfer from the airport to the joining hotel prior to 10PM as this is the final check-in time at the hotel.
- Meet Your CEO and Group: Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Hike from Sarria to Portomarín throughout the course of the day. Pass through many lovely towns along the way and maybe choose to have a picnic in places such as Barbadelo, Renta or Ferreiros.
- Camino de Santiago Walk: Start hiking from Sarria to Portomarín, covering about 23km (14 mi) and an elevation gave of 500m (1640 ft) over the course of the day. Pass through many lovely towns along the way and choose to have a picnic in places such as Barbadelo, Renta or Ferreiros. Spend the night in the riverside city of Portomarin.
Early start from Portomarin, continue walking through fantastic scenery with a rich history en route to Palas de Rei. Walk from Portomarin to Palas de Rei. Weary pilgrims can get a jolt of caffeine in one Palas de Rey's cafes or visit some of the local shops to grab some souvenirs.
- Camino de Santiago Walk: Get those walking shoes back on! Leave Portomarin behind in the early light of the morning to make the most of the day. This stretch of 25km (15 miles) is a mix of ups and downs through beautiful scenery with an elevation gain of 260m (853 ft). The entire area has a rich history, especially during the Middle Ages.
Continue the pilgrimage westwards, walking through the lush green valleys of Galicia. Continue walking through rural Spain. Take a break in the lively market town of Melide, and try octopus, Galicia's most classic dish, in one of the many 'pulperías'.
- Camino de Santiago Walk: Head west and continue the pilgrimage, passing through the lush green valleys of Galicia. Covering about 15 km today, the day again passes through many lovely villages and towns along the way, offering ample opportunity for rest stops and time to pick up any needed supplies before arriving to Melide.
Follow the Camino from Melide to the village of Ribadiso and finally the town of Arzúa.
- Camino de Santiago Walk: Leaving Melide, the Camino crosses several streams and follows a forest track to the village of Boente with its church of Santiago. Next is the scenic medieval village of Ribadiso and finally the town of Arzúa (389m). In Arzúa, visit the churches of Santa María and A Magdalena. Today's walk takes you 14km (8 mi) along the Camino, with an elevation gain of 330m (1082 ft).
The Camino walk will pass through pretty woods, sleepy villages and across streams most of the day.
- Camino de Santiago Walk: Walk through pretty woods, sleepy villages and across streams most of the day. The chapel of Santa Irene, with its unique statue of Santiago, is worth a visit. En-route, don't miss the lovely hamlet of Rúa (gaining 380m/1246 ft of elevation). The rest of the 22km (13 mi) route to Amenal is along a mix of good and calm country roads and forest tracks.
Enjoy a final day of walking through spectacular scenery towards the final destination.
- Camino de Santiago Walk: Leave early in order to reach Santiago de Compostela in time for the pilgrim's mass. Walk the last part of the pilgrimage and enjoy the scenery before the baroque, painted towers of the cathedral come into view. Later, explore this fascinating city and sip some wine in a café to celebrate the incredible journey. Upon reaching our goal, the pilgrimage is not complete without a visit to the cathedral on the magnificent Praza do Obradoiro, which houses the supposed tomb of St. James the Apostle.
- Plaza Obradoiro Visit: Visit the cathedral on the magnificent Praza do Obradoiro, which houses the supposed tomb of St. James the Apostle. It is widely believed that his remains were buried here in the 1st century AD; from then onwards he became the patron saint of the Christian Crusades.
- Pazo de Raxoi Palace: Take in the beauty of this palace located in the Plaza del Obradoiro. Originally built as a seminary for confessors in 1766, it is the contemporary home of City Hall and the Galician government.
- Praza das Praterias Square: Visit the square to marvel at the Fuente de los Caballos - a glorious fountain created in 1825. With the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral in the background, this spot makes for a great photo-op.
- Santiago de Compostela Cathedral: Originally built as a small church over the tomb of St. James in 819AD, this now-grandiose cathedral has remained the end point of the spiritual pilgrimage to those walking the Camino de Santiago.
Depart at any time.
Trip Inclusions
- Complete the last 100km of the pilgrim's trail and receive your "compostela".
- Walk through small villages and towns.
- Enjoy hearty and delicious Spanish food.
- Walk into the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela.
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Trekking along the pilgrimage route of Santiago de Compostela (6 days)
- Luggage transport throughout
- Walking
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout
- Hotels (7 Nights)
- 7 breakfasts
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included.
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